Corporate Governance Specialist - Board & Compliance

FI12 UPM-Kymmene Oyj Global Functions; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM is seeking a Legal Specialist to join the Governance Team in Helsinki. You will support corporate governance agendas and collaborate across the Legal Function to advance governance matters and processes.

The role emphasizes initiative, confidentiality, and service-minded collaboration within a small, committed team. Strong English and Finnish communication and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of work experience in corporate governance.
• Experience from a listed company is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of Board of Directors meetings and committees.
• Assist governance reporting (Corporate Governance Statement, Remuneration Report).
• Maintain governance registers and insider processes.
• Coordinate general meetings and related documentation.
• Update governance webpages and records.
• Oversee subsidiary governance activities and filings.
• Manage governance tools, document repositories and portals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Skills

Corporate governance

Stakeholder management

English & Finnish communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in governance/legal

Tools

Boardvantage

Job description

UPM is seeking a Legal Specialist to join the Governance Team in Helsinki. You will support corporate governance agendas and collaborate across the Legal Function to advance governance matters and processes.

The role emphasizes initiative, confidentiality, and service-minded collaboration within a small, committed team. Strong English and Finnish communication and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are essential.